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Seductive Paris at Dusk
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 21st, 2012
This is a guest post from Sonia of Sonia’s Travels. If you like or aspire to travel to France or Paris, this is for you! Seeing the world one step at a time is all about the details, the very significant and insignificant moments that allow us to appreciate a new place in a different [...]
Some of My Favorite Touristy Photos From London
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 20th, 2012
I just got back from a quick trip to London where I had to speak at the Year Our Expo, part of the Active Travel Show. On the good side, the weather was good considering I was in London in January, the show went well and I got to catch up with a lot of [...]
Getting a Taste of Vancouver
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 16th, 2011
Back in September, I had the chance to travel around Canada with G Adventures on a media tour to talk about career breaks. One of the highlights for me was having the chance to visit Vancouver for the first time. I have yet to meet anyone who had a bad thing to say about it. [...]
Poutine, Just a Fancy Way to Say ¨Canadian Nachos¨
Written By: jeff
Posted On: September 26th, 2011
Before I headed up to Canada a few weeks ago, I did a quick search to find out what typified Canadian cuisine. Almost immediately, I found lots of references to ¨Poutine.¨ I wasn’t even sure how to pronounce it. Was it poh-tyn, poo-tyn, poh-tyn-ee??? Turns out, I was completely wrong. It’s pronounced, poo-teen. Hmmm. Didn’t [...]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 5: Roadtrip
Written By: jeff
Posted On: September 8th, 2011
In part 5 of our guest post series, ¨I Love Cape Town¨, from Craig of YTravelBlog, he takes us on a road trip outside of Cape Town to some of the great little towns and nooks just a quick drive away from downtown Cape Town! Road Trip! Take a one day road trip south of Cape [...]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 4: Apartheid Legacies
Written By: jeff
Posted On: September 1st, 2011
In part 4 of our guest post series, ¨I Love Cape Town¨, from Craig of YTravelBlog, he shows that while apartheid is gone, the remnants and symbols of the old regime are still around Cape Town showing people what it was like not too long ago. Take it away Craig! Robben Island Robben Island, the former [...]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 3: Natural Wonders
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 25th, 2011
In part 3 of our guest post series ¨I Love Cape Town¨ from Craig of YTravelBlog, he shows some of the natural sites in and around Cape Town. The good thing about this city is that you always feel connected to nature and the natural beauty of the city and the Cape. Enjoy! Table Mountain The [...]
A Splash of Color at Birds of Eden
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 22nd, 2011
Last week I gave you a few shots from Monkeyland in South Africa. Next door is an equally enjoyable reserve, the Birds of Eden. In some ways this adventure is a little more fun and interactive…some of the birds actually come and sit on your shoulder, your back, your head. Yes, it happened to me [...]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 2: Shopping and Dining
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 18th, 2011
In part 2 of our guest post series from Craig of YTravelBlog, ¨I Love Cape Town¨, he shows off more of his photos of places where you can get out and relax with a little food and a little shopping in Cape Town. Enjoy! Victoria and Alfred (V&A) Waterfront The lively Victoria and Alfred Waterfront [...]
A Few of the Monkeys From Monkeyland, Primate Sanctuary
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 15th, 2011
Monkeyland sits just outside Plettenberg Bay in South Africa in the Tsitsikama Forest. This is the place where monkeys come to be rescued from the care or use of humans. If it wasn’t for Monkeyland, these animals would likely be dead, or worse, living caged or abandoned. But here, they thrive, they live as they [...]
